At the very end of 1990 I spent the best part of two months is Thailand and Laos. I had only ever been to the Republic of Ireland prior to flying through Bangladesh and Burma, to land in the heat and noise of Bangkok. It was a bit of an eye opener – a real innocent abroad.
We followed the Mekong as it formed the border between Thailand and Cambodia and then between Thailand and Laos. We stopped in towns that were a little off the tourist track, and attracted as much interests in the locals as we had in the things we saw.
We reached That Phamon late in November and the next day we wandered down to the river as the sun was rising. The place smelt of freshly baked bread, with coffee thrown in for good measure. We eat the bread and drank the coffee as the sun lightened the sky. How can it be over 20 years since that morning?
You can find (more recent) images of the sky at SkyWatch Friday.
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Enjoy the skies.
What a beautiful image and that morning sounds wonderful.. complete with breakfast delights. Years.. decades do indeed have a way of speeding by.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is really terrific, Stewart! Time does fly -- whether we're having fun or not, but fortunately for you, it was fun!!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your photo are breathtaking. I wonder if the smell of freshly baked bread and coffee take you back to that morning.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and the whole sense of timelessness!
ReplyDeleteThe photo is so Vietnam. Great shot. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI have been on many lakes in the U.S.A. that has this same feeling to it. Absolutely love this image.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Love the morning glow and the silhouette Stewart!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot!
I have a friend who visits Thailand often and loves it there.
What an adventure that must have been.
ReplyDeleteThis shot is pure magic. I love the stillness.
That's a beautiful photo, Stewart! Very peaceful scene. How fortunate you were able to spend some time there!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful celestial picture you show.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a good weekend.
Hanne Bente
Incredible image, Stewart. Happy SWF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scene and capture, Stewart! Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteLovely -- I enjoy the glimpse into your "former life".... and I know exactly what you mean by "how can it be X # of years since....."
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonderful picture and your memories.
That's a beautiful image and nice recollections.
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart
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Sets the series with the swans in wbw on Wednesday.
Wishing you a good Pentecostal.
Hanne Bente
Beautiful place and photographed so well.
ReplyDeleteI love the soft pink on this shot.
ReplyDeleteMy Sky Shot, please come and see. Have a great weekend.
Awesome photo!
ReplyDeleteWOW! How did I miss this post?? What a beautiful shot.
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